The Venezuelan Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Fatima Fernandes Juarez, affirmed her country’s eagerness to enhance economic ties with Uganda as they prepare to host the inaugural Joint Commission of Cooperation meeting in the capital, Caracas, in September 2024.
Ambassador Fernandes made this affirmation on March 19, 2024, during a meeting with the Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bagiire Vincent Waiswa, at the Ministry Headquarters in Kampala.
She stated that the purpose of her visit was to follow up on the decision to establish a Joint Commission of Cooperation with Uganda.
“Venezuela is eager to strengthen economic ties with Uganda, and the Venezuelan government is prepared to host the first Joint Commission of Cooperation meeting in Caracas in September 2024,” she said.
Ambassador Fernandes added that there are numerous tremendous opportunities to explore in order to bolster bilateral cooperation between the two countries, particularly in areas such as mining and minerals, education (providing scholarships in mining), tourism, agriculture, and enhancing South-South cooperation.
The Permanent secretary ministry of Foreign Affairs Bagiire welcomed Ambassador Fernandes’s proposal and reiterated Uganda’s readiness to participate in the Joint Commission of Cooperation meeting to delve into more areas of mutual interest for both governments. He further assured that the ministry would ensure its success and reiterated Uganda’s commitment to strengthening relations with Venezuela.
Bagire concluded the meeting by expressing his anticipation of a continuous working relationship with Venezuela to achieve shared objectives.
The bilateral relationship between Uganda and Venezuela dates back to 1970 and has steadily grown to encompass increased cooperation in areas such as trade, mineral exploration, and agriculture, among others.
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